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International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 6, Issue 8, August-2015 225 ISSN 2229-5518 IJSER 2015 Implementation of 5S Methodology in a Manufacturing Industry Soumya R. Purohit (E-mail: V. Shantha Abstract 5 S is a step wise method to remove unnecessary items, reduce the searching time of the items, inspect while cleaning, standardize arrangement to avoid misplacing and sustain all the above through self discipline. This simple housekeeping methodology has helped effectively reduce waste and improve productivity. It has gained popularity in India through the past decade and has helped many industries improve without much capital investment. This paper highlights the step by step implementation guideline required for successful exercise of 5s as a part of the daily management prac tic es.)

Fig.1 Hirano's 5S I mplementation Strategy . Skaggs described some benefits of implementing 5s as a source of reduction of wastes and no value adding work activities while simultaneously increasing the productiity v and efficiency of the workplace. The most interesting aspect of 5s is that it doesn’t require specialized personnel for its im-

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